Queene of Light (Lightworld/Darkworld, 1)

by Jennifer Armintrout

Book Overview

In a time not long from now, the veil between fantasy and reality is ripped asunder--creatures of myth and fairy tale spill into the mortal world. Enchanted yet horrified, humans force the magical... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778326624
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: MIRA
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.6" x 0.9" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Not all faery tales have a happy ending ...

What I really liked about this book is that it has followed the recent trend toward realism when telling about faeries - that is, that faeries are beautiful, but in many cases terrible, creatures. They aren't all love and light and cute and sweet, that is for sure! In this world, they are separated into Lightworld and Darkworld, although the humans have forced all of them Underground after the veils of reality have been rent asunder. Ayla is a half-human/half-faery assassin. When she is stalked by a Death Angel, the unfathomable occurs - when the Death Angel touches her, he becomes mortal. The touch of mortal skin - even just half-human - is like a poison to him. Although Ayla is bound by geis to kill him - as Death Angels are considered part of the Darkworld - she is unable to do so now that he is helpless. Thus begins a strange relationship between the two of them, leading them to forge a bond that neither of them may survive. I really enjoyed this first book in a series - I actually devoured it in a single evening's reading. Quite probably I will read it again once I get the next book in the series. For those who enjoy paranormal romance, dark urban fantasy and the like, you will love this book and (quite likely, based upon this book) this whole series. I know I'm looking forward to the rest.

Fun supernatural romance with thrills!

I am a big fan of Jennifer Armintrout's "Blood Ties" series, so I was excited to get an opportunity to read and review this book by her. "Queene Of Light" is the beginning of a new series by Armintrout entitled Lightworld/Darkworld. The main character is the half human, half fairy Ayla. She is an assasin, asked to kill anything that threatens her world of Light. The Darkworld is filled with werewolves, vampires, demons and a death angel called Malachi. Malachi loses his immortality when he clashes with Ayla, and an inexplicable attraction between the both of them begins. I don't want to spoil the rest of the book. In a nutshell, this book is a great, quick read. I intended to read this over a period of a few days and then review it, however, I found myself staying up until 12 midnight (yes, I go to bed early) to finish it. As with Armintrout's other series "Blood Ties" she has alluring, beleivable characters that leave you wanting to learn more about them. The Fairy world is described easily, and I easily imagined myself there, soaking up the scenes in the background. I can't wait for the next books in the series, which are "Child of Darkness," and Veil of Shadows," which are to be released in the coming months. If you are a fan of any type of supernatural romance, Armintrout is the author for you!

Wonderful, just wonderful.

At last, a fantasy book where there is some actual creative writing going on! This one is different, it is cool and interesting and great. The plot and setting are unique, and the characters are wonderful. I love this author! This is the first of her books I've read, but I am going to order all her other books right away. It is so nice to stumble upon a book that is actually worth reading, for a change!

Entertaining, unique, a breath of fresh air

The greatest thing about Miss Armintrout's books are the way she creates a fully immersing world when she writes. There is so much at play in this book, and so many possibilities for the series that I can't wait to see what she'll do with it next. Ayla and Malachi have a great, tumultuous romance, and I can't wait for the next book to build on that, too!

A world filled with Faeries, Angels, and Demons...

Ayla is an assassin for the Faery Court of Lightworld. It is her duty to protect the innocent Fae of Lightworld, and to destroy those that may cause harm. Her most recent assignment brings her into Darkworld, the home of evil creatures and humans that were banned from the Up World. She is tracking a Werewolf, a vile creature that kills in it's wake. Ayla doesn't fear this creature, but she does fear the one that is tracking her. Legend has it that there are Death Angels in Darkworld, powerful creatures that kill without mercy. Ayla can understand this, as it is her job to kill without missing a beat. When she realises that she is being followed by one of these Death Angels, she is ready for a fight. No one has lived to see another day after an encounter with one of these creatures, and she is determined to share her story. Malachi is a Death Angel, and has no feelings for other creatures. It is his duty to remove creatures from the Darkworld that will cause harm to humans. When he encounters Ayla, he brings it upon himself to rid the world of the Fae creature. What he doesn't know is that Ayla is not only Fae, but half-human as well. Touching her is the end of his immortality, and now he is out for revenge. This is the first installment in Jennifer Armintrout's new trilogy, Lightworld/Darkworld. I must say, that I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was written as though it were a historical novel, which was surprising to me, although it had a few modern things about it. Armintrout's characters fight with weapons such as swords, daggers, and axes, because this is what they were able to bring with them when they were banished beneath the streets of the Up World. Armintrout's characters are very well rounded. Throughout this novel you will learn a lot about Ayla, and how she became an assassin for the Light World. In the beginning there seemed to be some holes, but throughout the story they were filled in perfectly. I also really enjoyed Malachi's character. He was new, and fresh to the mortal world, and we got to experience it all through his eyes. I have read Jennifer Armintrout's first series, Blood Ties, and enjoyed it very much. I honestly can say that after reading the first book in this new trilogy, it is my new favorite work of hers. I'm thrilled that she decided to write about creatures other than Vampires, because she has done a wonderful job of it. I can't wait to read the final two books in this series, Child of Darkness and Veil of Shadows. If you liked Jennifer Armintrout's previous series, you should really give this book a shot. I read it fairly quickly, as it is only 375 pages long, according to the advanced copy that I received. It is full of magical creatures of all kinds, not just Fae and Death Angels. There are also Werewolves, Dragons, Trolls, and even Pixies. It does have romance, but it is not the whole of the story, it is just something that makes this book whole. I'd like to thank Adam from Mira Books for sending me a